There are four plants that grow in the desert and have strong vitality. How many do you know?

There are four plants that grow in the desert and have strong vitality. How many do you know?

Everyone knows that in some desert areas, the temperature is very high, the climate is dry, there is a lot of wind and sand, and the vegetation coverage area is very small. Even being able to see some living plants is a very magical thing. Desert areas with yellow sand everywhere and depleted water resources are generally sparsely populated. In such a harsh growing environment, there are still some tenacious plants that survive and resist the wind and sand, which indeed adds a beautiful landscape to the dull and colorless desert. Next, the editor will introduce four tenacious plants that grow in desert areas. See if you know any of them?

1. Welwitschia

Welwitschia is a plant that grows in desert areas. It has long leaves and very strong rhizomes. Its roots can take root deep underground and grow up to 2 meters high. The vitality of Welwitschia is just like its name. It is not a problem to live for thousands of years. Its vitality is tenacious. It still looks beautiful without rain. It is not only of great ornamental value, but also edible. It is really a very magical desert plant.

2. Cactus

Cactus is a plant that we often see. In the harsh desert conditions, you can often see cacti. The vitality of cacti is very tenacious and they grow vigorously. They can grow to several meters high in desert areas, which is very spectacular. The sharp thorns on the cactus are its protective umbrella. No one dares to approach it. It is really very strong.

3. Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is also a common desert plant. The leaves of aloe vera are very thick and sturdy and can store a lot of water. Aloe vera likes light. The desert has plenty of sunlight all day long, so its growth is even more pleasing and it can grow into a very large plant. Aloe vera is really a very magical and useful plant.

4. Lithops

Lithops is a plant that grows in the desert. It looks very similar to a stone and you would not notice it unless you look closely.

Lithops is a kind of fleshy plant, short and fat, but its flowers are very beautiful. After the rain in the desert, it will bloom, and the flowers are very beautiful. Its body can store a lot of water. Every time it rains, it will grow very full, which is really the most beautiful scenery in the desert.

These desert plants are very tenacious and have great value.

Do you know the above four desert plants? If you know other desert plants, please leave a comment in the comment section to share!

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